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Mount Baker Seattle REAL ESTATE & HOMES FOR SALE

ABOUT THE AREA

Mount Baker is a distinctive South Seattle neighborhood that brings together lakefront living, architectural richness, and an increasingly vibrant community identity on the shores of Lake Washington. The neighborhood is anchored by Mount Baker Park's trails, beach, and boat launch, and many homes enjoy direct or territorial views across the water toward Mercer Island and the Cascades. The housing stock includes an impressive range — Craftsman homes, classic early-20th-century residences, mid-century properties, and some contemporary builds — all set along the kind of tree-lined, curving residential streets that give the neighborhood a decidedly unhurried character.

Mount Baker's real estate market benefits from its dual appeal as both a family-oriented community with excellent park access and a culturally connected neighborhood with strong light rail service at the Columbia City and Mount Baker stations. Median home prices have risen consistently as buyers from Capitol Hill and the Central District look south for more space and value, and the neighborhood's proximity to the Rainier Valley's diverse dining scene adds to its appeal. For buyers seeking lakeside living with genuine neighborhood character at prices still below the premium east-central neighborhoods directly north, Mount Baker represents an exceptional opportunity.

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Schools In The Area

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John Muir Elementary School 206-252-7400 public PK-5
Hawthorne Elementary School 206-252-7210 public KG-5
Franklin High School 206-252-6150 public 9-12
The Lake and Park School 206-721-3480 private PK-5 Website
Seattle School for Boys 206-312-5900 private 6-8 Website
John Muir Elementary School 206-252-7400 public PK-5
The Lake and Park School 206-721-3480 private PK-5 Website
John Muir Elementary School 206-252-7400 public PK-5
Hawthorne Elementary School 206-252-7210 public KG-5
The Lake and Park School 206-721-3480 private PK-5 Website
Seattle School for Boys 206-312-5900 private 6-8 Website
Franklin High School 206-252-6150 public 9-12

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